Pioneer Charter School of Science II kicked off the school year at its new Main Street location Tuesday ó two weeks later than anticipated due to a delay in securing power to the building.

The school, which offers a math and science-focused model over a 200-day calendar and extended classroom time, originally intended to start the year on Aug. 18.

But PCSS-II spokesman Dom Slowey said the first day of school had to be postponed twice until Sept. 2 because the power wasnít hooked up to the school.

Slowey told the Advertiser it was his understanding that National Grid crews got backed up due in part to the tornado that tore through Revere. PCSS-II didnít receive its electricity hookup until last Thursday afternoon.

"Thereís nothing wrong with the building, everything was fine except for the power situation," Slowey said.

Once the power was turned on town departments were able to conduct the inspections necessary before an occupancy permit is granted.

Saugus Fire Chief Donald McQuaid said PCSS-II passed its fire alarm inspection and workers installed the sprinkler system in plenty of time for the school year.

Building Inspector Fred Varone issued PCSS-II its occupancy permit on Friday after the school passed his final inspection. Teachers were then allowed into the building to get their classes ready for the first day.

Located behind the Greater Grace Ministries Church property at 97 Main St., PCSS-II features 12 classrooms, seven offices and a cafeteria to house the 240 students in grades 7-10 enrolled in 2014-2015. The school draws pupils from Saugus, Lynn, Salem, Peabody and Danvers, with one-third of those attending Saugus residents.

A decision has yet to be made on whether to extend the school year to make up for the first day moving from Aug. 18 to Sept. 2, Slowey said. He pointed out at least part of the first week that was missed was focused on student orientation.

Slowey said PCSS-II officials kept parents apprised of the delays all along. Despite the two-week setback the school community is looking forward to what the future holds at PCSS-II, he added.

"Everyone is very excited about the new school, they canít wait for classes to start," Slowey said, noting that PCSS-II boasts a state-of-the-art facility with impressive technological offerings for students to use. "Iím sure the students canít wait to get started."